Airlines News
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Egypt crash will create more business for airport security firms
Airports will have to bump up their security levels in light of the crash of a Russian aircraft in Egypt last month.
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Egypt's Need for Sharm el-Sheikh was Clear
A comprehensive review of tourism in Sharm El-Sheikh and its development through the years.
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Crimea wants to replace Egypt as tourism hotspot
A traditional holiday destination for decades, tourism to Crimea is on the rise, with 3.84 million tourists visiting the peninsula through September.
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In shift, Russia suspends flights to Egypt, citing security
The move dealt a sharp blow to both countries' tourism sectors amid fears about security in Egypt.
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Russian plane crash could hamper tourism recovery in Egypt
Tourism industry chiefs say there has already been an impact on bookings.
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Russia jet bombing fears blow to Egypt tourism
Britain and Ireland Wednesday suspended flights to and from the South Sinai resort airport of Sharm el-Sheikh.
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Egypt raises taxes on airplane tickets
The tax is imposed on international flights leaving from Egypt only. This excludes flights coming to Egypt and internal flights.
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Air Seychelles Adds Codeshare Flight to Egypt
Cairo was added to its codeshare agreement with Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways so Egyptian passengers can experience the Seychelles islands.
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EgyptAir hires U.S. firm for restructuring
The plan would aim to return EgyptAir to profitability by mid-2016.
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Japan funds new terminal in Egypt's Borg Al Arab Airport
Japan has signed Wednesday a soft loan deal worth EGP 1.2 billion (US$167.7 million) to build a new passenger terminal in Borg Al-Arab Airport.
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IDB approves $425 mn loan to Egypt
Loans will help fund development of petroleum refinery and first phase of redevelopment work at Sharm El-Sheikh airport.
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India to revise air traffic pact with Egypt
No Indian carrier flies to Egypt at present but Air India is exploring code shares with Egypt Air, a Star Alliance member, on routes in Africa.
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Finland lifts travel ban on Egypt's Sharm El-Sheikh
Finnish decision to allow travel to popular Red Sea resort comes after six other European countries lift similar bans.
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Egypt Air miffed with Air Arabia's Cairo flights
Egypt Air, the government-owned national carrier, is not happy that Sharjah-based low-cost carrier Air Arabia is flying into Cairo Airport.
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British Airways named Consumer Super Brand of the Year
British Airways has been named the winning Consumer Super brand of 2014, securing the top position against 1,500 other brands.
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Samsung develops travel photography with Wi-Fi-enabled long-zoom cameras
Samsung releases a new line of cameras that allow Wi-Fi-Sharing among users with advanced optical zoom options.
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The 10 worst airlines in the world
Airlines differ in price, service, food and comfort, but which airlines should you not travel with?
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Etihad Airways increases flights to Cairo
The four additional services means the carrier will operate 18 flights to Cairo each week from June 2012.
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British Airways Named Best Airline at Business Traveller Awards
The readers of Business Traveller magazine are the ones who voted for British Airways as the best airline.